WE'VE GONE GLOBAL
Nuestro Planeta is rooted in research around ecological concerns in Latine countries and the U.S. and how Latine American families are directly affected.
Meet the Commissioned Artist
Emanuel Loarca
Guatemalan born and raised writer, director and actor Emanuel Loarca has been commissioned for HERO Theatre and HERO Multimedia’s Nuestro Planeta.
Loarca is the founder and artistic director of Teatro Akabal, which produces Spanish language plays. He began his career at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre in New York under the guidance of Miriam Colon and Alba Olms. He has acted in more than 90 works of theater in countries such as Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. In New York he received an HOLA award, an ALUNY recognition, four ACE Award Nominations and a recognition from the FBI-Hispanic Heritage Celebration for exceptional service of the interest of the community.
In Los Angeles, he received recognition from the Consulate General of Guatemala for his support for the dissemination of Guatemalan culture. In 2005, at Teatro Akabal, he staged his autobiographical solo show La Familia de Emanuel, which was awarded Best Play and Best Actor at the International Theater Festival.
His countless film and television credits include Barry, Jane the Virgin, Sex and the City, The Sopranos, and Law & Order CI, to name a few. He studied at The Raul Julia Training Unit.
Loarca is the founder and artistic director of Teatro Akabal, which produces Spanish language plays. He began his career at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre in New York under the guidance of Miriam Colon and Alba Olms. He has acted in more than 90 works of theater in countries such as Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. In New York he received an HOLA award, an ALUNY recognition, four ACE Award Nominations and a recognition from the FBI-Hispanic Heritage Celebration for exceptional service of the interest of the community.
In Los Angeles, he received recognition from the Consulate General of Guatemala for his support for the dissemination of Guatemalan culture. In 2005, at Teatro Akabal, he staged his autobiographical solo show La Familia de Emanuel, which was awarded Best Play and Best Actor at the International Theater Festival.
His countless film and television credits include Barry, Jane the Virgin, Sex and the City, The Sopranos, and Law & Order CI, to name a few. He studied at The Raul Julia Training Unit.
Q & A With Emanuel Loarca
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HERO Theatre: Can you tell us about your journey from Guatemala to NYC to L.A.?
Emanuel: I was brought to the United States as a kid, like many dreamers. Leaving my family and friends behind was the hardest thing I'd done in my life. Adjusting to a new environment and learning a new language was challenging. My mother wanted a better life, so she moved to another country to pursue her American dream. That inspired me to do the same, so I came to L.A. to pursue an acting career in film. Now, I am a writer and director, too, and I have my own company here in L.A. The arts saved my life, and I will always be thankful for it. It has been a beautiful journey. |
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